Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
A Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position is available at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in the Biostatistics Program.
ResponsibilitiesThe successful applicant will primarily work with Drs. Yingqi Zhao and Yingye Zheng on developing statistical and machine learning methods for study designs and decision-making in disease early detection. Specific topics include, but are not limited to, the design and analysis of randomized screening trials, benefit-harm analysis of cancer early detection tests, and development of clinical decision rules in cancer early detection and active surveillance. The applicant will have opportunities to pursue research in broad statistical areas and have access to data from various studies. These research works will lead to both methodological and collaborative publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a similar quantitative field.Solid training in statistical methods and computational skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with clinical trials, machine learning, causal inference, and precision medicine.A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
The annual base salary range for this position is from $77,976 to $150,000 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).